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Technical Lead - OVC, Lesotho

Please note: this opportunity closing date
has passed and may not be available any more.

Opportunity closing date:

Monday, 15 April, 2019

Opportunity type:

Employment

The Bantwana Initiative of World Education, Inc. (www.bantwana.org) seeks an experienced candidate for the role of Technical Lead-OVC for an anticipated USAID-funded program aimed at preventing new HIV infections and reducing vulnerability among orphans and vulnerable children and adolescent girls and young women in Lesotho. Based in Maseru and reporting to the Chief of Party, the Technical Lead-OVC will provide technical leadership to improve comprehensive service delivery to vulnerable children, youth and families. Responsibilities include capacity development of local partners, coordination with government, work planning and reporting.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Assist the COP in providing technical leadership and strategic direction to the project in alignment with project objectives/indicators, technical standards, and best practices in the field.

Strategize and lead programming efforts to improve comprehensive service delivery to OVC and AGYW and their families with a focus on the “95-95-95” goals.

Work closely with the COP to ensure sound overall management of project implementation, including oversight of M&E, financial management and administration and grants management functions.

Bachelor’s Degree or higher in international development, public health, sociology/social work, child development, education or a closely related field is required.

At least 8 years of senior-level experience in design, implementation and management of large development/public health projects.

At least 5 years of experience with programming for OVC and AGYW populations, with expertise in one or more of the following programmatic areas: child protection/welfare; early childhood development; HIV prevention, treatment, care and support; systems strengthening; economic strengthening; quality improvement; and/or policy development.

Demonstrated strong analytical, managerial, leadership, communications and interpersonal skills, including experience coordinating and building the capacity of program staff and partner organizations.

Experience with the Lesotho operating environment and familiarity with Lesotho’s strategic plans and policies.

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